FINAL EXAM Fall 2011-12

FINAL EXAM: GOVERNMENT
BIG IDEAS ABOUT GOVERNMENT 10 pts each
Identify the Purposes of Govt.
Identify 4 Major Political Ideas see p. 7 of text
Identify and explain the 5 ideals of democracy.
What are 2 functions of political parties?
Identify the 5 expansions of the The Right to Vote.
What are the general percent of Democrats, Republicans, Independents?
What are the mascots of each major political party?
SOCIAL ISSUES list a pro and con for each 5 pts
Legalization of marijuana
Amnesty for immigrants
SOPA, PIPA
Citizen United? Should there be limits on Corporate contributions to political campaigns?
Define Political TERMS 5 pts
suffrage
electorate
constitution,
judicial review
legislate
executive
federal
Incumbent
Conservative and liberal
Primary
Nomination
convention
OTHER: 5 pts
How often do we elect a president? Senator? Representative? Supreme Court Judge?
What is the War powers resolution?
Voters and Voting 5 pts
How is party affiliation influenced by sex, race, education, or age? List 2 groups and their usual party affiliation.
What is a ‘gender gap’
Name 5 Factors that influence voters. .
Identify 3 ‘mediums’ citizens use get their information? Which is the most popular source for information today?
Political efficacy
mass media
List 5 types of advertising strategies used in campaigns. 5 pts each
Should there be limits on campaign spending?
What should we do about Negative Ads which distort the truth and mislead the public?
Who are two of the most important presidents and why?
Who are the candidates for President in 2012? Who will win the Republican nomincation? Why? Who will win the Democratic Nomination?